Table Protocols
Sommelier Martha Señán Hernández
Even though today may protocol guidelines have dropped out of use, there are still some standing conventions that must be followed, sometimes not just for the sake of “good manners”, but rather as a token of “good education”.
There are occasions when unavoidable commitments take us to a major lunch or dinner and we find ourselves sitting by a table full of cutlery, cups and settings, and we don’t know what to do.
In that case, just don’t panic. Clinging to basic patterns can actually save the day (or the night). Don’tletthoseconcernskillthejoy.